Ultimate Guide to Set Goals and Reach Success – The Most Effective Goal-Setting Plan You Can Use
According to research by the University of Scranton, only 8% of the people who set New Year’s Resolutions will achieve the goals they set. Why do most people consistently fail to reach their goals? What can you do differently to break the cycle? Here are some easy steps you can take to accomplish your goals. With the right strategies, you can make your dreams happen.
The most common reasons people fail to accomplish their goals are lack of commitment & purpose, self-doubt, analysis-paralysis when decision making, and lack of focus (multi-tasking & having too many goals).
Organizing your everyday life can help you gain clarity and reach your goals when it becomes a habit. Kelkaa Planner is a simple tool that helps you plan without stress; it’s your personal life organizer. Here is a straight-forward and highly effective goal-setting guide you can follow.
BIG PICTURE: MAKE A COMMITMENT THAT TIES WITH YOUR PURPOSE
We believe in the value of creating a personal mission statement. This is a declaration of who you are, what you believe in, where you want to go, and how you can contribute. It provides you with a sense of direction and purpose. With a personal mission statement, you’re able to stay focused and move toward manifesting your goals. You want to make sure it’s as much about the people you want to impact as it is about yourself.
EXAMPLE:
To strive constantly to be the best version of myself and to inspire people to reach their full potential and be mentally strong (personal mission statement)
CREATE YOUR MAJOR AND MINOR GOALS
You’re finally taking action and figuring out what you want in life. You can switch gears to write down your major goal and minor goals.
- Focus on 1 major goal (what you want to accomplish in the next 1, 3, 5, maybe 10 years or more): Choose one big goal to pursue in life that connects with your purpose. Ultimately, your role is to enjoy what you do in life and to make a positive contribution. This goal is a continuous effort, and it’s a large-scale; it becomes a big part of your life.
EXAMPLE: Become one of the top personal development bloggers
- Create Your Minor Goals (take less than a year to accomplish): Your minor goals or projects could be personal or career-driven. They could be learning or anything you want to do. Write them down and put the start and end dates.
EXAMPLE:
Lose 20 lbs. in 6 months /Learn photography in 3 months /Save $3000 for traveling overseas /Learn cooking/Increase revenue by 25% in 12 months
Based on your values, passion, skills, current circumstances, and available time, you need to break down your major goal into sub-goals that you can work on in the next 365 days. Every year, redefine and reset your goals as you continue to evolve and grow.
CREATE 12 MONTHLY SUB-GOALS
Now, it’s time to narrow down your major goal to the more detailed monthly sub-goals. You need to plan at least 12 months in advance. Each month, you know what you have to focus on. You can make adjustments as you go.
EXAMPLE:
Major Goal: Become one of the top personal development bloggers
Sub-Goals:
- Month 01: Research and register domain name, website & logo, long & short-term goals, target audience, social media
- Month 02: Research topics to write, start blogging, create a regular editorial schedule, photography & stock photo sourcing
- Month 03: Organize articles, learn social media marketing and affiliate marketing
- Month 04: General traffic and set goal of reaching x amount of page views per month
- Month 05: Create sales channels and learn keywords
- Month 06: Review and adjust (be more strategic and efficient)
- Month 07: Grow subscribers and email list (possibly monetize from blogging)
- Month 08: Build a stronger brand and engagement with the audience
- Month 09: Go to a blogging conference or take a master’s class online
- Month 10: Manage and utilize social media accounts to grow an audience
- Month 11: Add new subjects to write and explore YouTube
- Month 12: Review/Reflect and set new goals for the next year & continue to flourish
By breaking down your major goal into monthly sub-goals, you know exactly what needs to be done each month. When you see the clear and natural progression of your goal, you’re more likely to get things done because the end goal seems achievable.
CREATE WEEKLY GOALS
You can break down each monthly sub-goal into weekly goals. Each week, create a tangible weekly mini-goal that should be accomplished within a week. The detailed roadmap you’re taking is one step closer to your dream.
EXAMPLE:
Major Goal: Become one of the top personal development bloggers
Sub-Goals: Month 01> Research and register a domain name, create a website & logo, set long & short-term goals, target audience, learn social media
- Week 01: Domain name research and register
- Week 02: Create a website & logo
- Week 03: set long & short-term goals
- Week 04: find out the target audience
- Week 05: learn social media and create accounts
WORK ON DAILY TANGIBLE TASKS
Now, it’s time to do the work. Each week, based on your weekly goal, you need to create your daily tasks. You can set aside 20 minutes on Sunday and plan what you need to accomplish the following week. Here is the template of what your weekly planning worksheet could look like.
EXAMPLE:
Major Goal: Become one of the top personal development bloggers
Sub-Goals: Month 01> Research and register a domain name, create a website & logo, set long & short-term goals, target audience, learn social media
Week 01 (OCT. 1-7): Domain name research and register
Monday: Think of domain name ideas and search for availability
TOP TASKS: 1. Read articles 2. Watch YouTube 3. Generate domain names
Tuesday: Find hosting services/ Compare plans and prices
TOP TASKS: 1. Top hosting services? 2. Analyze each plan and price
Wednesday: Narrow down to top three domain names
TOP TASKS: 1. Read tips & tools 2. Things to avoid 3. Pick top three domain names
Thursday: Confirm the best available domain name and hosting service
TOP TASKS: 1. Choose the best domain name 2. Pick the best hosting service
Friday: Register a domain name
TOP TASKS: 1. Open the account and make a payment
Saturday: Enjoy the weekend / other projects & activities
Sunday: Enjoy the weekend / other projects & activities
Other tasks, projects, or plans: (List all other need-to-do things and schedule them.)
- Workout: Cardio on Tuesday and Yoga on Thursday
- Class: Photography
- Visit Mom
- Business lunch meeting (write detailed agenda)
- Buy a gift for Emily
- Cook veggie meal
Note: Minor goals can be done in the same steps as a major goal. Other events, appointments, and habit trackers can be scheduled and recorded in the monthly calendar of the Kelkaa Planner. You can schedule your top three tasks every day. They could be related to your goal or mixed with other to-do things or projects.
At the beginning of each week, you know exactly what needs to be done. Every time you finish a task, it can be checked off on your list. We all juggle different responsibilities at once, so don’t forget the main point of this goal template is to help you get into the habit of setting priorities, working on your long-term goal every day. If you are willing to do your major goal-related tasks first, it’s a huge accomplishment.
You need to plan your success. You must work every day on the goal-related tasks first and avoid time-wasting triggers, such as watching TV, playing a video game, spending too much time on social media & emails, etc. If you break down your goal into small manageable tasks to work on every day and finish them, then you’ll accomplish your weekly, monthly, and yearly goals.
Most people are motivated to set goals at the beginning. In reality, they might experience peaks and valleys over time and doubt their ability to accomplish anything they set. One of the best things you can do to keep things rolling is to remind yourself constantly why you set this goal for yourself in the first place. Keeping track of your progress, thoughts, and ideas in the goal journal can help you stay focused on your goal. It serves as a motivator and a goalkeeper. The journal is uniquely made for people who know what they want, but a little organization and a lot of freedom can take you to the ideal lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
